Trail Blazer Bulletin Jan 6-10

Who: Parents, teachers, administrators, students, or community members can refer students for gifted/talented (G/T) screening.
When: January 8–22, 2025. The referral form closes at 3 PM CST on Jan. 22.
How: Complete the referral form (link available Jan. 8).

⚠️ Students already screened this school year are not eligible for additional screening.

After the referral window closes, G/T teachers will contact parents with screening details. For more information, visit the district website or contact your campus G/T teacher.

Parents are invited to a virtual event: Katie Greer, an acclaimed Internet Safety Expert, leverages her extensive experience with law enforcement to educate families on safe digital practices. Understand current digital trends. Explore recent data on screen time, social media use and its impact on mental health. Learn key strategies to help your family.

When: January 29, 2025 6-7 PM CST

RSVP: Complete the RSVP form to receive the digital link

At Lebanon Trail, we recognize students who exemplify FISD’s character traits through good citizenship and positive behavior. Blaze Praise shines a spotlight on those non-academic qualities that shape a respectful, responsible, and compassionate school community. A Blaze Praise nomination can boost a student’s confidence, reinforce the importance of good character, and enhance their overall school experience. Students are nominated for exemplifying one of our 4 Graduate Profile Pillars–Leadership, Innovation, Social Empathetic, and Driven by Values. The following students were nominated during the month of December. Congratulations Trail Blazers!

Similarly, staff members at Lebanon Trail are recipients of Blaze Praise awards in alignment with our Educator Profile. The 4 pillars of our Educator Profile are Achievement, Purpose, Leadership, and Character. The following staff members received Blaze Praise nominations in the month of December. Congratulations!

The following staff members received Community Shout-Outs in the month of December. Thank you for shining light on the awesome work our Lebanon Trail Staff are doing day in and day out. We appreciate your generosity!

Students who paid for a fall semester or full year AP Exam will receive exam specific information through their school email in April.

For AP courses that begin in the spring semester, exam payment will be available in Online School Fees January 21 - February 7, 2025.

If you did not pay for an AP exam or you are not enrolled in an AP course but want to take an AP Exam, you must contact your Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips, at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org between January 21, 2025 to February 7, 2025 to have the $50 late fee and exam fee added to your Online School Fees account.

February 7, 2025 is the FINAL AP registration, payment, and refund request deadline for Frisco ISD. No exceptions!

All FISD students classified as 11th grade are automatically registered to take the official SAT during the school day on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. There is no exam fee and students do NOT register for this exam through the College Board website. Students will receive exam details via email closer to the exam date. There is no make-up date for this exam.

How to Prepare: SAT Digital Prep

Questions about the SAT on March 5, 2025 Contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org

In the spirit of recognizing and reinforcing positive behaviors on campus, our staff has nominated students based on November and December’s character strengths—Honesty and Kindness. Each teacher selected one student in their class/program that they feel exemplifies one of these character strengths. If your student’s name is on the below list, they will receive a certificate in the coming days that includes a short statement on why their teacher nominated them. Congratulations to all the students who received recognition for Honesty and Kindness!

Seniors, believe it or not it's almost time for us to order your diploma! But before we do so we must verify your name is correct in our system.

Yesterday each senior received an email with detailed information and a link to our Name Verification Form. This form must be completed no later than January 17th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Springer in the front office!

The Group Order Discount and bulk delivery deadline has passed, but you can still order!

Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens. Most items will be delivered to Lebanon Trail after the bulk delivery in the spring.

Individual reminders will be going out soon for those who still need to order their cap & gown!

Senior Yard signs have arrived! Seniors, please stop by the front entry and pick up a sign and metal stake (if needed).

It’s Official! Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be Friday May 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the STAR in Frisco

• All graduates will be required to ride the bus to their graduation ceremony to assist with parking/ingress/egress traffic.

• Each student will receive 12 graduation tickets.

• As we get closer to the date, more information will be shared.

The latest PTSA Blog is now available!

We encourage you to use this form to nominate a teacher or staff member who you believe deserves special recognition for their contributions. I look forward to sharing your “Staff Shout Outs” with the LT staff.